Chapter 648: We the Poor
In Chen Lijun’s own words, the sick relative didn’t have any deep grudges with her. Rather, their relationship was superficial and not too close.
The real problem was the other people who were visiting the sick.
"The powerful relatives of the Chen Family that we might genuinely want to befriend? Rounded off, they amount to zero. They’ll laugh at you when you’re not doing well without lending a hand. And when you are doing well, they want to use you and squeeze out some benefits, then turn around to curse you. In short, they’re just like your grandpa, all cut from the same cloth," said Chen Lijun.
Suizi silently handed her skirt to her mom, and then, as fragile as a willow, she leaned back into Yu Jingting’s embrace.
"Suddenly, I feel weak. I’m afraid I can’t go."
"Your dad said, if we manage this well, he’ll reward Jingting with a Jialing motorcycle. If you don’t go, I’ll go myself. I don’t mind riding a motorcycle to work."
Suizi instantly got back on her feet. She gave her mom an immediate change of face, transforming from Lin Daiyu to Lu Zhishen in a second. Given a willow, she could’ve performed the Overturning-the-Willow act on the spot.
"I am a dutiful child. I simply can’t stand watching my dear mother struggle. Mother, at your age, riding a motorcycle could be very dangerous. Please allow us, as a couple, to take on this burden."
Yu Jingting nodded violently. Yes, that’s the point. Filial piety is a traditional virtue.
"The two of you... Look here, we can get you that motorcycle but you must handle this matter well. Don’t do anything that would embarrass your dad, got it?"
When Chen Lijun chose to stay in the village, her relatives ridiculed and jeered. That old fool from her family led them all in belittling her. They’d never thought of lending a hand to them, the mother and daughter.